The 12th-Century Pilgrim’s Guide StoriesJune 12, 2024This ancient book is the first comprehensive guide for pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Saint James the Great in Santiago de Compostela
The scallop shell: The unexpected icon of the Camino de Santiago StoriesMay 30, 2024A strange but powerful symbol of the Camino, the scallop shell or vieira
The Primitive Way: The first Way of St. James TrailsMay 14, 2024The Primitive Way of Saint James is called primitive for a rather straightforward reason: it was the first road to Santiago that we know of
Hermitage of Saint Irene SitesMay 10, 2024Hermitage dedicated to St Peter close to a supposed miraculous water spring
Chapel of Saint Magdalene SitesMay 10, 2024Chapel that was part of a monastery that hosted pilgrims on the st James Way
Church of Santiago in Boente SitesMay 10, 2024The three clocks of this church, including a sundial, are fascinating details that connect time with its rich history
Cruceiro of Melide SitesMay 10, 2024The Cruceiro de Melide, considered the oldest in Galicia, and the most important of the St James Way
Church of Saint Mary in Melide SitesMay 10, 2024A jewel of Galician Romanesque, it features a Romanesque era altar, one of the few remaining in the region.
Church of Santiago of Vilouriz SitesMay 10, 2024In this simple church you can find an old baptismal font, an altar attached to the wall, and a curious tombstone.